I'm back. 
For the past 2 months, my blog has became dusty, irrelevant and dead.
I feel very very guilty. #guilty
Well, the reason I have a blog, is that I don't really have many close friends to share my thoughts with.
I mean, not many people can really understand how I feel, and not many people would be willing to give that amount of attention I expect.
My blog, hence acted as my secret hideout. 
Its like my diary, as I write down all my happenings, what I think, and what I feel.
For the past two months, fortunately, I have found someone who made an extraordinary difference in my life.
I won't say who, but he is the reason why I neglected my blog for this period of time! 
Well, I'm glad to be back blogging again! :D 
I have so much to write about! 


The past two months was one of the most memorable ones in my life.
There were so many things that happened! 
The biggest one, being receiving my O Level results on the 9th January 2012.
Wearing the CCHY uniform for the one last time, my fingers were crossed, as I walked to school.
I've worked hard for the past two years, shed blood and tears, just this moment.
The feelings and suspense built up for the past few months, surprisingly vanished as I picked up my results.
I still can fondly remember walking towards Mr Ling, with a faint smile.
I kept myself calm, and told myself to accept reality. #bepreparedfortheworst
As I glanced at Mrs Goh and Ms Teng, both of them nodded in approval. 
I sat down, and Mr Ling said: "Well Done! Good job! ". Afterwhich he flashed me a priceless, innocent smile!
I ended up with a L1R4 of 8, and a L1R5 of 10. 
I was overwhelmed by the result, because generally, our cohort did not perform very well, and our performance slipped compared to the previous cohort. 
I was so overwhelmed, that it took me some time to accept the results I've got.
Emotionless, I remained low profiled on the cold MPH floor for the next 10mins. I knew I've done well. 
My hard work paid off. 
I fought for what I wanted. And I won the battle. 


Well, I know that I'm not very proficient when it comes to studies, and I needed to work hard to push myself.
Being good is not enough. I aimed to be better than others. The best out of the best.
I didn't give up. I told myself, even if I fail, fail forwards. 
I pushed, I forced myself, I focused, I tried, and I eventually excelled.
My O Level results, is probably one of the things, that I'm most proud of. =) #awesome


Looking back at my secondary school years, I do wonder why I have worked so hard. 
If you ask me right now, I can barely remember why, and how did I work hard for my O Levels.
Many of a times, I study hard subconsciously, and I really don't know why I go all out. 
I only have one goal in mine: "Just do it. You can achieve."
Well, to put it simply, "Hard work is the key to success", is one of my life mottos.
Til now,  I still believe that to succeed, hard work and effort must be put in.
Life is a challenge. It is very seldom that its smooth sailing.
We shouldn't be complacent, or take things for granted. 
The results we want might not be immediately visible. 
Sometimes, or almost all of the times, we would not succeed, and face obstacles or setbacks. 
We would fail and be discouraged. But most importantly, if we're able to pick ourselves hard and push on, we will succeed eventually.
It took me a lot of determination and commitment to stay focused in my studies.
There were classmates doing better than me, with only half of the effort I put in! 
Well, its competition. I am still unsure if I will be able to handle such competition in future.
Even though I was aware that some of my friends were puzzled and mocking at my "chiong-ing" attitude, I ignored them.
I can still faintly remember, going for consultations after consultations, and staying strong. 
I told myself: "They wanna mock at you, let the mock. Prove them wrong. You are more than who you think you are! "
I consistently worked hard, and pushed for my goals.
In the end, I did achieve what I wanted. 


By now, some of you might be laughing at my attitude towards life.
In fact, I know many people, who do not believe in being so goal orientated and hardworking.
There are a thousand and one life examples, which prove that one doesn't need to work very hard for what you want. 
I mean, in the 21st Century, many people believe that money, fame and talent would bring them to great heights.
But, they fail to realize that attitude determines altitude.


To me, goal is focus. And focus, is power.
I guess I was born this way.
Born to work hard. And hopefully, born to succeed. 
I still have a passion for radio, and I fervently hope that I would achieve my dream.
I know its not gonna be easy. But I'll hang on.


To all my friends in JC/Poly right now, I hope you guys would apply the same passion for excellence you had in secondary school, to your studies. Believe in yourself. You can do it. 
Don't give up. You are more than who you think you are. 
Push hard towards your grades and goals! 


Thats all I have for you. 
I will be back soon, to talk about my fear for the future. 
I'm uncertain if I'll be able to work so hard in my future. 
Before I go, 
Here are a few thoughts:

TO BE VERY HONEST,

We went to the Titanic exhibition and hung out at Marina Bay Sands!

I'm back.
Well, as an student, I don't not have a chance to vote, till 5 years later.
However, i am still very poilticaly involved, like Sean, and read the Stratits Times everyday.
For General Election 2011 news.
Honestly, I'm a pro PAP.
But I still attended the Workers Party rally last Saturday, on Labour Day.
The Workers Party would be contesting for the Nee Soon GRC,
with 5 candidates.
John Yam, Poh Lee Guan, Angela Oon, Watson Chong, and one Indian candidate.
They will be up against K Shanmugam, Er Lee Bee Wah, Lim Wee Kiat, Patrick Tay and Dr Faishal Imbrahim.

I attended the rally.
To get a feel of what the opposition, specially the Worker's Party is like,
and of course,
To catch a glimpse of Mr Low Thia Kiang, and Ms Sylvia Lim.
I must say, the candidates of the Nee Soon GRC, offered by the Worker’s Party,
Are of very high caliber.
However, I feel they lack experience.


The Worker’s Party kicked of the rally, with an experienced WP member.
Who was with the Party since the days of David Marshall.
His hokkien speech was very uninteractive.
And couldn’t reach out to the minority voters, as well as the younger voters.
After which, it was Faisal, a candidate from Aljunied GRC, trying to woo Malay voters.
Before the WP Nee Soon GRC candidates had a chance to speak,
Lee Li Lian(Punggol East) of the Workers Party, spoke about various national issues,
And generally impressed me with her vocal articultation.

After the 3 WP candidiates,
The candidiates of Nee Soon GRC, offered by the Workers Party, spoke their various speeches.
I must say, 4 out of the 5 candidates, by the WP showed the lack of experience in their speeches.
YES, they know how to keep the crowd going.
YES, they know how to entertain the crowd.
YES, they know how to blatantly criticize the government.
BUT, all of them lacked experience.
And was speaking about te same national issues.
Like the high cost of living, high cost of housing, poor transport system, CPF, government policies blah blah blah.
All of them failed to impress me.
Only Dr Poh Lee Guan, impressed me with his maturity, and his Point Of View.
Angela Oon is also a candidate with potential.
They keep saying: “ We can Do better!”
They keep saying: “ Vote Workers Party, for change.”
They keep saying: “ Vote Workers Party, so that Singapore has a better future”.
But are they saying this, just for the sake of saying?

The only interesting parts of the Rally, was the last hour of the Rally.
It was when Mr Low Thia Kiang arrived, when the crowd cheered super super loudly!
Both him and Sylvia Lim delivered their speeches.


They are the two speakers of the rally, that spoke with maturity, and a lot of sense.
I used to see Mr Low Thia Kiang, as someone who is very proud, and only know how to criticize.
But in fact, he is a great leader, and speaks with a lot of confidence!
Ms Sylvia Lim, was the feline equivalent of him.
Both of the them ate very formidable and worthy opponents!
Although I am a pro PAP fan, I understand why Aljunied residents are probably in a dilemma, on who to vote.
Whatever so, I sincerely hope George Yeo, and his PAP team will win.
Although the Worker’s Party “A” team is very credible as well.




At the end of the rally,
I bought myself a Worker’s Party flag for just $2.
The rally has made me realized the importance of having an opposition in government.
Whatever so, the PAP government still boasts a track record, Singapore has done well.
Yeah, there were plenty of hiccups here and there.
And there were a few controversial policies.
BUT, Singapore would not be what it is today, without the PAP.
Our education, healthcare, transport system is one of the best in the world.
And the PAP deserves full credit.

The Opposition can provide checks and balances.
BUT, they lack experience, and will not be able to govern Singapore.

We should only give the BEST opposition candidates a chance.
Like Mr Low Thia Kiang, Sylvia Lim, Jeanetter Chong Aruldross, Steve Chia, Hazel Poa, Sebastian Teo etc.
We should not vote the opposition, just because we dislike the PAP government.
The social issues faced by Singapore is a complicated matter,
And there are problems to iron out.
Voters should not be blinded and misleaded by the “First World Parliament”.
The term “Provide checks and balances” is too loosely used.
And the Opposition usually ONLY know how to criticize.
And make empty promises, just to get into parliament.
Do not think that all opposition parties are good!
I trust the PAP government, that they have the quality, experience and ability to do the job.

I urge the 2 million plus voters out in Singapore.
Only vote for a CREDIBLE and BEST opposition.